George Brown Arfken (born November 20, ) is an American theoretical physicist and the author of several mathematical physics texts. He was a physics . PDF | On Jan 1, , G B Arfken and others published Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A Comprehensive Guide. Mathematical Methods for Physicists. A Comprehensive Guide. Book • 7th Edition • Authors: George B. Arfken, Hans J. Weber and Frank E. Harris.